Chelsea Rose Fennis exchanges vows with Mark Thomas Kolich

November 25, 2012

Chelsea Rose Fennis and Mark Thomas Kolich were united in marriage on July 21 at St. Paul Church. Father Don Fiecht officiated at the couple's double-ring ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Wayne and Christine Fennis, 2891 state Route 45, Salem. The bridegroom's parents are Louis M. and Margret Kolich, 1428 E. State St., Salem,

Vocal selections were provided by Andrea DeBarr.

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The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her father.

Her Anjolique wedding gown, exclusively from Jacqueline's Bridal, featured a strapless, sweetheart top. The silk ivory gown had a stunning fit and flare silhouette and was embellished with ivory roses and a breathtaking double-layer cathedral veil.

She carried a bouquet of cream roses. Bridesmaids carried bouquets of cream hydrangeas and groomsmen wore a cream rose.

The maid of honor was Casey Fennis and Claire Fennis of Salem, the bride's sisters.

Approximately 475 guests attended the reception at The Three Day Lake.

Their honeymoon destination was Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

The couple currently resides in Athens, Ohio.

The bride is a 2006 United Local High School graduate. She attended Kent State University in Salem and obtained a bachelor's of science in nursing degree. She is currently working as a registered nurse.

The bridegroom, a 2005 graduate of Salem High School, also graduated from KSU with a bachelor's of science in nursing degree. He is currently in his second year of medical school at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.